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Conservative MP Wants Children's Clothing Tax Relief Extended To Ease Cost Of Living
Conservative MP Wants Children's Clothing Tax Relief Extended To Ease Cost Of Living
Economy
A Conservative MP has called on the government to extend children’s clothing tax relief and come up with more “creative ideas” to win back voters who are feeling the bite of the cost of living after the party was faced with a tough set of local election results.
MPs To Hold Inquiry Into Supermarket Pricing As Cost Of Staples Soars
Economy
MPs To Hold Inquiry Into Supermarket Pricing As Cost Of Staples Soars
MPs Could Grill Supermarket Bosses Over Soaring Food Prices
Economy
MPs Could Grill Supermarket Bosses Over Soaring Food Prices
Government Warned Help To Buy Boost Would Push House Prices Even Higher
Economy
Government Warned Help To Buy Boost Would Push House Prices Even Higher
Rishi Sunak To Be Investigated By Commons Watchdog Over Possible Failure To Declare An Interest
Economy
Rishi Sunak To Be Investigated By Commons Watchdog Over Possible Failure To Declare An Interest
Civil Service Unions Vow To Ramp Up Strikes After 'Insulting' 4.5% Pay Offer
Economy
Civil Service Unions Vow To Ramp Up Strikes After 'Insulting' 4.5% Pay Offer
Labour's Plan To Boost Homeownership May Not Solve 'Root Cause' Of Housing Crisis
Communities
Labour's Plan To Boost Homeownership May Not Solve "Root Cause" Of Housing Crisis
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General election competition will turbocharge British industry Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
General election competition will turbocharge British industry
Greater devolution is not an option, it is a necessity
Communities
By John Stevenson MP
Greater devolution is not an option, it is a necessity
Build, build, build… but don’t take construction materials supply for granted Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
Build, build, build… but don’t take construction materials supply for granted
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'Shy Switchers' Could Be Concealing True Scale Of Possible Tory Defeat At Next Election
"Shy Switchers" Could Be Concealing True Scale Of Possible Tory Defeat At Next Election
Political parties
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Why Government Faces Pressure To Raise The Pension Age
Economy
Why Government Faces Pressure To Raise The Pension Age
A new report has urged government to increase the state pension age from 66 to 67 by 2028 in order to face the country’s “very real economic challenges”.
The Jonathan Reynolds interview: 'Vulnerability could and should be a universal standard'
Economy
By Tali Fraser
The Jonathan Reynolds interview: "Vulnerability could and should be a universal standard"
Jonathan Reynolds talks to Tali Fraser about a universal standard of vulnerability when it comes to energy policy – and his faith as a Christian where, he says, ‘questions of poverty and vulnerability are central’. Photography by Baldo Sciacca
What Economists Say About Key Spring Budget Announcements
Economy
What Economists Say About Key Spring Budget Announcements
One of the UK's leading independent economic research units, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has issued its verdict on key elements of Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget: tax, childcare, and health related benefits.
Economy news
Focus on consumers “forcing change in banking industry” Partner content
Economy
By Santander
Focus on consumers “forcing change in banking industry”
MPs were in agreement last week that scale challenger banks like Santander were improving the banking sector by providing serious competition to the ‘big four’, as well as driving improved industry standards through a focus on customer service.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Leverage Ratio framework less draconian than feared
The FPC announcement today demonstrates that they have heard and responded to some of the multiple concerns that have been expressed about the impact of a high leverage ratio introduced early, particularly on areas such as mortgage availability and price.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Unlocking Cities Through Sound
The Future Cities Catapult, Microsoft and Guide Dogs launch the results of the first phase of their fascinating project to change the way people with sight loss experience our busy cities. Read more athttps://futurecities.catapult.org.uk/news-template/-/asset_publisher/Qw0bKmomFN4q/content/unlocking-cities-through-sound/?redirect=%2Fnews
Assessing Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit Partner content
Economy
By Legatum Institute
Assessing Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit
Holding a panel discussion on “the British entrepreneurial spirit,” the Legatum Institute celebrated the launch of their 2014 Prosperity Index report.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Celebration for ‘best of the best’ business and university partnerships
The winners of this years prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Best of the Best 2014 Awards were announced on Tuesday, 4 November, at a prestigious ceremony held in Old Billingsgate, London.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Hauser calls for 30 Catapult centres by 2030
Leading technology entrepreneur Hermann Hauser has called for a long-term expansion of the Catapult network with one or two elite technology and innovation centres created each year. This would lead to 20 by 2020 and 30 by 2030.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Digital Catapult announces 3 local Digital Catapult Centres in Sunderland, Brighton and Bradford
The Digital Catapult has announced the appointment of 3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) led consortia to establish 3 local Digital Catapult Centres in Sunderland, Brighton and Bradford.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
£50 million boost for new technologies to change the world
Business Secretary Vince Cable will today (Wednesday) launch Innovate UKs 50 million investment in nurturing the very latest world-changing technologies.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Mobile ‘notspots’: a smarter ‘demand driven’ approach is needed
Poor mobile phone reception in the British countryside is to be tackled under government plans that could force telecom groups to open networks in rural areas to rivals customers.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
£13 million to develop safe and smart nuclear power technologies
UK companies and consortia have been awarded a total of 13 million to help develop innovative technologies for the current and next generation of nuclear power stations.
Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Every employee using a computer needs to understand cyber security risks, House of Lords committee told
A cyber security expert has told a House of Lords committee that a basic understanding of cyber security among all company employees is critical. Relying on a few cyber security professionals cannot provide the level of reassurance and safety that modern businesses require.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
Recycled Aluminium Innovation
Continuing its support of cutting edge technology, Innovate UK (the new name for the Technology Strategy Board), has played a key role in enabling Jaguar Land Rover to develop a new aluminium alloy, which means that up to 50% of the body of the new Jaguar XE is made from recycled aluminium.
Glass Fed membership continues to grow Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Glass Fed membership continues to grow
The industry body for the glass industry has said it is 'pleased' its membership has significantly increased in the past year.
Partner content
Economy
By Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)
FEFPEB members attend European Parliament Wood Action Days ahead of 65th FEFPEB Congress
Members of the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) represented the pallets and packaging sector at a series of Wood Action Days at the European Parliament during September.
Partner content
Economy
By Innovate UK
£1m Innovate UK contract to help digitise Government construction projects
Innovate UK has awarded a 1m contract to RIBA Enterprises to develop a prototype digital tool that is set to transform the procurement of buildings and infrastructure at home and abroad.
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Corrugated Packaging Sector Now Allows the Personal Touch
Customised packaging is becoming increasingly popular and the Corrugated Industry is exploiting the latest digital printing technology to provide even more commercial opportunities for retailers and brand owners.
Parties told how to grow UK economy Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
Parties told how to grow UK economy
Infrastructure delivery, less costly environmental legislation and investment in skills are key to continued economic growth, according to a leading industry body.
Partner content
Education
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Wirral Grammar School for Girls wins corrugated
Wirral Grammar School for Girls (WGSG) on Merseyside has won the PaperWorks Design and Technology competition for Corrugated Cardboard Packaging with an ingenious concept for cupcakes.
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
CPI response to EU Circular Economy package
Last week, the European Commission adopted the EU Circular Economy Package “Towards a circular economy: A zero waste programme for Europe”.
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Corrugated Packaging Provides the Creative Energy for Innovative New Fitness Products
Innovative new products require creative packaging that protects in transit and helps the item stand out on supermarket shelves – reasons why a leading manufacturer of sports and energy supplements adopted corrugated packaging solutions, for the launch of its new products aimed at the fitness market.
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Future Innovation is Top of the Agenda at Corrugated Conference
Corrugated Packaging companies have been urged at an international industry conference to take advantage of the improving economic climate by continuing to modernise, if they are to meet future challenges and remain one step ahead of their competitors.
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Thinking Outside the Box to Future-Proof Corrugated Packaging
Innovation is transforming the image of corrugated packaging, providing eye-catching uses beyond its traditional purpose for some of the biggest brand names in the food and beverage sectors, says the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI).
‘No harmful effects’ from mobile phones Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
‘No harmful effects’ from mobile phones
Britain’s engineers have concluded that “low-level exposure to electromagnetic fields” (EMF) from power lines and mobile phones do not have harmful effects.
Partner content
Economy
By Age International
Want to feel good about your finances in retirement? Get married and stay married (and don’t move to Moldova!)
New international research has found that single over-50s were almost twice as likely to report financial dissatisfaction as those who were married.
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